This Book comprises excerpts from J.R.R. Tolkien's commentary and translation of Beowulf, offering insights into the poem's composition and textual history. Tolkien meticulously examines multiple manuscript versions, detailing his editorial choices and linguistic interpretations. He explores the poem's complex themes, including fate, heroism, and the blending of pagan and Christian elements. The commentary also includes discussions of Old English poetic techniques, such as kennings and parallelism. Finally, Tolkien speculates on the poem's origins and possible influences, connecting it to broader Germanic mythology and historical events.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Beowulf-Translation-Commentary-Christopher-Tolkien/dp/0544442784?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=a9b122bc662bc3ce6d91818ba1e9bbad&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/

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